Among the team members, it’s the dedicated Activities Organisers and Colten Companions who do the most to provide company for residents and keep them participating in the communities that the company serves.

Community contact is supported in many ways. Take charity support.

Every year, Colten Care homes encourage their residents to nominate a main charity to help, leaving scope for other organisations to be supported too.

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The homes then enable residents to contribute directly by making arts and crafts to sell at fundraising fetes or suggesting ideas for other events in and out of the home.

Perhaps the team’s most important role is providing companionship to those residents who don’t socialise or participate in group activities.

Poetry appreciation, manicures, letter writing, sharing songs or reminiscing over favourite photos are the kinds of moments that might be shared with residents in their own rooms or a quiet space in the home.